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Two way sync Pipedrive and MySQL

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow automates a two way sync of customer data between Pipedrive and MySQL. It will create new records in one source if it only exists in the other. Where matching records have different d...

Best for

  • CRM automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.comparedatasets, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.mysql, n8n-nodes-base.pipedrive, n8n-nodes-base.datetime, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by n8n Team.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Two way sync Pipedrive and MySQL
Workflow name
Two way sync Pipedrive and MySQL

This workflow automates a two way sync of customer data between Pipedrive and MySQL. It will create new records in one source if it only exists in the other. Where matching records have different data for name, phone number or email address, it will sync the most recently updated version.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Compare Datasets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.compareDatasets - compareDatasets
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - MySQL

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.mySql - mySql
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Pipedrive

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.pipedrive - pipedrive
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Create Person

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.pipedrive - pipedrive
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Create Contact

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.mySql - mySql
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Date & Time

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - dateTime
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Update Contact

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.mySql - mySql
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Set Input2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Set Input1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Update Person

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.pipedrive - pipedrive
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - IF Data Changed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - IF Updated On

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Set

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Two way sync Pipedrive and MySQL
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories CRM
Author n8n Team
Published 03 Nov 2022

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/1822/1822.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Two way sync Pipedrive and MySQL do?

This workflow automates a two way sync of customer data between Pipedrive and MySQL. It will create new records in one source if it only exists in the other. Where matching records have different d...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your CRM use case.